Ergot in wheat from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- ergot alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Ergot is a natural fungus that can grow on wheat. It makes a poison called ergot alkaloids.
What's happening? Some wheat from France has too much ergot. This makes the wheat unsafe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you live in the Netherlands, check any wheat or bread you bought from France.
What should I do? Do not eat the wheat or bread. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: ergot alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: France · Notifier: Netherlands
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